Speaking

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You need to hire a speaker — or maybe you’re thinking about attending one of my live events. You’re wondering: “What kind of a speaker is Jeannie Burlowski?”

I am a seasoned, experienced platform speaker. I have over 20 years experience inspiring audiences of high school, middle school, and college students (and their parents).

Here’s a sampling of the comments I received at the end of one of my recent sessions:

On August 27th I taught my 2.5 hour “Strategic College Student” class to an overflow crowd of middle school and high school students and parents ranging in age from 11 to 55. Yep, all those people, all at once, all in the same room.

At the end of our session I asked everyone in the room to write down “three words that describe our time together.”

Fully 100% of the words I received in response are listed below. I did not leave any words off of this compilation. (The original evaluation forms that contained these words are on file in my office and are available upon request.)

37 people used the words: “Interesting, Encouraging, Motivating, Amazing.”

Here are just a few additional comments that came in that night:

43 year old mom: “I had goosebumps at times, and feel so motivated to do something with my life after raising children. I expected to learn things to help them, but unexpectedly learned how to help myself too.”

11 year old male: “Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re great at it and very inspirational.” (The kid who said this was 11!!)

16 year old female: “This was the best and most interesting class that I have ever been to.”

A different 16 year old female: I am a junior in high school taking dual enrollment college classes in high school. I was feeling overwhelmed and unorganized, and this seminar has given me the encouragement and motivation to do my very best this school year. NOW I know where to start! Thank you!”

18 year old male: “What you said was insanely helpful. I just hope I have the motivation to put what you taught me to use. Thank you.”

16 year old male: “‘Inspired. Prepared. Excited. Confident.’ After taking this class, these are the words that represent my feelings for the college years that are to come. I really struggled with how much of an undertaking I thought college would be, but after tonight, you gave me a lot more hope. Thank you.”

14 year old female: “Thank you! I am hoping to do better this year! I am so happy my mom made me do this!”

16 year old male: “Thank you . . . You showed me a lot of things I probably never would have thought about or done on my own. I’ve learned a lot of things, including taking notes, which I never really have done too much before. It really makes college less intimidating.”

13 year old girl: “I think you are utterly brilliant and inspiring with the way you present information.”

17 year old male: “I am a high school student taking dual enrollment college classes. College seemed scary at the beginning of this week because of work. Tonight helped so much — it has shown me how much potential I can have.

55 year old mom: “Thank you for this informative seminar! You exude passion, and your energy is infectious.”

14 year old male: “This was awesome!”

44 year old dad: “Everything you said four years ago is working out. Ellie did CLEP and dual enrollment college classes in high school, has one scholarship, is volunteering at Regions Hospital, and is now going to be in the ER volunteering. She is planning on medical school.”

13 year old female: “I loved how clearly you spoke. The way you taught this class made me want to be organized and succeed. Thank you!”

Finally, here’s an email I received from a 36-year-old mother months after this class was over:

“My 12 year-old son and I attended one of your seminars in November (get great grades while working less). I want to give you feedback about the impact that you have had on my son from the day in November when we attended your seminar.

First, your way of speaking, your excitement, and ability to be clear, concise (in a way that a 12 year-old could understand) prompted him to lean over to me 10 minutes into your class and say that he would be willing to attend your ‘MAKE THEM SAY WOW’ essay writing seminar. Up to that point he thought I was wasting our money and precious hours of his weekend. Suddenly, he was writing notes and anticipating attending a seminar about essay writing …..on a Saturday!

Second, we lingered after the class so that you could see his notes and I could ask a question. I remember he handed his notes to you and commented that his writing was sloppy or something to that effect. You took the notes from him and examined them as if they were 2000 years old and written in gold. That obvious tenderness was not lost on me. Then you said quietly and with genuine awe that his notes were just wonderful and that you did not see many high schoolers with such complete notes. I don’t remember the exact words you used but it made an impact on him. You made him feel like the smartest kid in the city. As parents, my husband and I often find unique ways to compliment an action, a choice, or a comment he has made. He will dismiss it and say that we say it because we love him. Sometimes a stranger can have a much bigger impact on a kid than a parent. That is a truly unique power.”

This is how parents and students feel.

How do event organizers feel about my speaking?

Here’s just one example.

Recently, Michelle Ulland, Director of Admission and Enrollment at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, was approached privately by someone looking for a top-notch speaker. Here’s what Michelle wrote in response:

Jeannie is a fantastic speaker. We have invited her to speak a total of
3 times at MA, and we have plans to have her back next year. Our current families
and community members have given her outstanding feedback regarding her
speaking style, content, additional resources, and specialty classes she
teaches. She is engaging for middle/high school students and parents. Her
passion to help others succeed in life is evident and inspiring.

I can connect you with one of our current parents who attended her
speaking event on Jan. 10th, purchased Jeannie’s book, and attended her
scholarship essays class. Her name is Karen and her email is (withheld).

I can’t say enough great things about Jeannie Burlowski as a person and as a professional.
I would highly recommend her to any organization that wants their families
to feel empowered and students to feel confident as they prepare for
college and career. I have attached her handouts from the event so you can
get a glimpse into her format. Please let me know if I can provide any
additional information.

Michelle Ulland
Director of Admission and Enrollment

Minnehaha Academy, Minneapolis

What about my conference workshop speaking?

On June 3rd I was a featured breakout speaker at the Minnesota Catholic Home Education Conference in St. Paul, MN.

On the second day of this conference I presented a jam-packed 50-minute breakout session that debunked 7 destructive myths that cause parents worry over college, career, and college debt. At the end, I asked everyone in the room to write down “three words that describe our time together.” Fully 100% of the descriptive words I received in response are listed below. I did not leave any words off of this compilation. Asterisks indicate how many attendees responded with that same word. (The original evaluation forms that contained these words are on file in my office and are available upon request.)

One lady did not like this 50-minute session. She said, “Not what the blurb said it would be about, generic, lacked nuts and bolts.” (Well, they only gave me 50 minutes.)

What about my most popular workshop, MAKE THEM SAY WOW: How to Write Brilliant College and Scholarship Application Essays?

On Friday before the Minnesota Catholic Home Education Conference on June 2, I presented a two-hour pre-conference essay-writing workshop to students age 11 – 26 and their parents. Fifty-six people age 11-60 paid $30 over and above their the conference fees to attend this session. The room was packed. At the end, I asked everyone in the room to write down “three words that describe our time together.” Fully 100% of the descriptive words I received in response are listed below. I did not leave any words off of this compilation. Asterisks indicate how many students and parents responded with that same word. (The original evaluation forms that contained these words are on file in my office and are available upon request.)

The “Hey Sister” podcast is geared toward Christian moms. I loaded up this interview with practical information — right up to the end, when a question the host asked me turned the conversation from merely practical to moving and inspiring. (Listen for the part where the host starts to cry.)

Read just one chapter of LAUNCHevery 1-3 months while your child’s in middle school and high school, and you’ll know every viable strategy for debt-free college at exactly the right time to implement it.

And if your child’s already well past middle school? That’s OK; you can run to catch up. But the process of getting your kids through college debt-free goes more smoothly the earlier you start it – especially if you’re not planning to save up any money to pay for college.

Who is Jeannie Burlowski?

Jeannie is a full time author, academic strategist, and speaker. Her writing and speaking help parents set their kids up to graduate college debt-free and move directlyinto careers they excel at and love. She also helps students apply to medical school at her website GetIntoMedSchool.com. You can follow her on Twitter @JBurlowski.

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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Assistant Clinical Professor, Yale School of Medicine
Chief Forensic Psychiatrist for the State of Connecticut

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-- Jordan Denitz, Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, University of California, San Diego Greek Scholar of the Year

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-- BradWalton, Fort Collins, Colorado

"Hi Jeannie! I am completely thrilled and excited with everything you say and do. I just made a 3 ring binder and downloaded every single grade level task for college prep, in addition to your blog articles. I am extremely passionate and committed to getting (our daughter) through college with the least amount of debt possible. I just wanted to say 'thank you' for this valuable information and how much I appreciate you as a college curator. You are the BEST and I look forward to your books when they are released."
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I am a full-time academic strategist, conference speaker, and author of the book LAUNCH: How to Get Your Kids Through College Debt-Free and Into Jobs They Love Afterward.

My writing and speaking provide parents a clear, step-by-step checklist so they can set their kids up to succeed brilliantly in college, graduate debt-free, and move directly into careers they excel at and love.

For more than 20 years, I've helped students apply to highly competitive law, medical, business, and grad schools. I still do that from my website GetIntoMedSchool.com.

I am married, and my husband and I have a son and a daughter. We live in Minneapolis.

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Note: Information provided by Jeannie Burlowski and JeannieBurlowski.com is for general informational purposes only. Because consultants cannot control student grades, test scores, individual family situations, or how well or how thoroughly parents follow the suggestions offered in these pages, no representation, warranty, or guarantee can be made and no liability is assumed regarding any individual’s ability to graduate college debt free or succeed in career or in life. Seek the advice and counsel of a properly licensed CPA, Certified Financial Planner, or other licensed professional for specific guidance on how to apply these principles to your family’s individual financial situation.

About Me

I am a full-time academic strategist, conference speaker, and author of the book LAUNCH: How to Get Your Kids Through College Debt-Free and Into Jobs They Love Afterward.

My writing and speaking provide parents a clear, step-by-step checklist so they can set their kids up to succeed brilliantly in college, graduate debt-free, and move directly into careers they excel at and love.

For more than 20 years, I've helped students apply to highly competitive law, medical, business, and grad schools. I still do that from my website GetIntoMedSchool.com.

I am married, and my husband and I have a son and a daughter. We live in Minneapolis.